1. What specific talent does Maria claim Mr. Schang has?
(a) He pinpoints exactly what's missing from their program and explains it clearly.
(b) He knows how to provide exceptional publicity to bring in large audiences.
(c) He knows how to say the right thing at the right time to charm people.
(d) He is good at pairing up the von Trapps with other talent for a spectacular show.

2. After the Nazis start taking control of Austria under the pretense of being liberators, Maria:
(a) Hides the family's most treasured possessions.
(b) Pretends to be sympathetic to the Nazi party.
(c) Teaches the children to speak in a special code.
(d) Trembles whenever the doorbell rings.

3. When Maria first arrives at the villa, how do six of the children -- Agathe, Hedwig, Martina, Johanna, Rupert, and Werner -- greet her?
(a) Each greets her politely but coldly before returning to his or her room to study.
(b) They greet her in the villa's courtyard with a "Welcome Maria" banner that they made.
(c) They rush outside and nearly tackle her to the ground as they all embrace her.
(d) Summoned by their father's whistle, the children come downstairs in matching sailor suits.

4. Who brings the presents at Christmas in Austria?
(a) Santa Claus with angels.
(b) Jesus with angels.
(c) The family's guardian angels.
(d) Saint Nikolaus with angels.

5. Mrs. Drinker tells Maria she needs to deliver her baby at a hospital. What does Maria say?
(a) She'd rather have a midwife.
(b) She wants to know where the hospital is.
(c) Hospitals have too many sick people.
(d) She doesn't need any assistance if Georg helps.